Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Nine O'Clock Service Leader Guilty of Sexually Abusing Women
Chris Brain, the leader of a religious group called the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting nine women.
The group was active in Sheffield during the 1980s and 1990s.
Brain was accused of controlling the members of the church and isolating them from their families.
The church's services were aimed at young people and had the backing of the Church of England, though later it was criticized for not acting on concerns.
Chris Brain, former leader of the Nine O'Clock Service, convicted of indecent assault.
Brain led the evangelical movement in Sheffield during the 1980s and 1990s.
He was found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault relating to nine women.
Brain was accused of cutting off members from family and friends.
The Nine O'Clock Service had the backing of the Church of England.
- Who
- Chris Brain, former leader of the Nine O'Clock Service.
- What
- Chris Brain was convicted of 17 counts of indecent assault.
- When
- The offenses occurred between 1981 and 1995; the verdict was delivered on Thursday.
- Where
- Sheffield, northern England.
- Why
- The article does not provide a specific reason for the assaults.
- Defendant
- Chris Brain
- Charges
- 17 counts of indecent assault
- Victims
- Nine women
- Location
- Sheffield, England
- Organization
- Nine O'Clock Service
- Brain's Role
- Leader